TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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The great blue heron is a visual symbol of Charlo and one of Canada’s most spectacular birds.
It aptly symbolizes the marine and aquatic milieu along the shores of the Bay of Chaleurs. The bird can be readily observed at low tide in the small coves that are found around Charlo.
The great blue heron is a regular visitor to Charlo, coming back year after year to roost in the same nest.
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Charlo Beach is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. The beach is a mile-long saltwater beach that has generous amounts of parking, food services, and washrooms.
Photo: https://tourismnewbrunswick.ca/listing/charlo-beach
Charlo Summer Splash takes place annually on the 3rd weekend of July. Enjoy tons of fun events such as a car show, volleyball tournament, beach party, local artist markets, and more.
Photo: villagecharlo.com
Charlo Fall Fair is a weekend festival that occurs annually on the second weekend of September.
This exciting event offers live entertainment, activities, bake sales, artists, craft exhibits, food and so much more.
Photo: heronsnestcottages.com
The Charlo HoneyHouse is a local honey producer and discovery centre. It was originally founded in the early 1990s by Jacques Levesque.
It features a modern honey house equipped with a temperature-controlled vault that houses 350 bee colonies during hibernation.
They offer in-depth tours through their beekeeping facilities and honey fields that give you an up-close experience of how honey is made, guided by beekeeping professionals.
You can find a wide variety of honey, candles, Mead (Honey Wine), and locally hand-crafted honey pots at the Charlo HoneyHouse
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The Salmonid Enhancement Centre is a fish hatchery located right in Charlo.
For over 70 years, they have been raising Atlantic Salmon and Brook Trout to be released into the New Brunswick rivers.
Here you can learn all about the process and science behind the hatchery with an in-depth guided tour throughout the facilities.
Photo: villagecharlo.com
Moulin à Café is a top-rated, locally owned restaurant located in a stunning seaside setting in upper Charlo. Their menu features a variety of delicious and affordable dishes that range from decadent desserts to soups, salads, sandwiches, and gourmet pizzas.
Photo: facebook.com/lemoulinacafe/
Heron’s Nest is a unique destination that offers the perfect combination of things to do.
You can enjoy live music and craft beers in their Bistro Pub & Brewhouse on Fridays and Saturdays and get comfortable in one of their 20 cottages that are equipped with all the amenities you will need for your stay.
Just 2 minutes away from the front door of your cottage, you can conveniently schedule your next ATV, canoeing, and fishing adventure to add excitement to your agenda.
Photo: facebook.com/chaletsnidduheron
Les Aventuriers de Charlo is a local francophone ski club. It was created in 1977 by a group of passionate volunteers.
They boast a variety of activities such as cross-country ski trails, snowshoeing, and a designated area for biathlons in the winter months.
in the summer months, you can find an agility course, Nordic pole walking, bicycle trails, a training centre, and rollerblade trails.
Photo: charloaventuriers.com
Sail Away Jewellery is a boutique located on the northern side of Charlo offering custom handmade jewelry and unique gifts. Throughout the shop, you can find one-of-a-kind items from small businesses for you or your loved ones.
Photo: facebook.com/bijouxsailawayjewellery
